This article will show you how to tile a wall with no fuss. Tiling has always looked harder than it really is. Once you’ve measured the space to be tiled properly, this is the most important hurdle to scale before you begin tiling. Buy more tiles than you think you need. As long as you […]
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Front Garden Make-Over
The front garden make-over is not complete. The planting is mostly done, but there are several other green and structural issues we have to address. You’ve seen the makeover of the inside of the house and the extreme measures we took to get the house looking exactly the way we wanted. As with everything ‘live’ […]
How To Draught Proof Your Home
This article shows you easy ways on how to draught proof your home. At this time of year this is probably the last thing you’re thinking about. However, this is the perfect time to act. It’s still warm enough to have your windows and doors open, so it’s time to open them wide, inspect them […]
How To Drill Holes
How To Drill Holes will show you exactly what it says on the tin. Please see this article to check that you have everything you need (and understand their uses) before you start drilling holes into your wall. It can be intimidating at first but make a note of the following (before you start) and you’ll […]
How To Properly Insulate Your Loft
This article shows you how to properly insulate your loft (attic). This is a relatively easy job and needs no DIY skill. There’s another article about insulating your pipes, floor, and windows and doors on this site. In the UK, you can apply for grants from your local council to have your loft insulated for […]
DIY Tools and Fixings
DIY Tools and Fixings are not things you’ll know about if you’re new to DIY. The range of DIY tools and fixings out there may be a bit confusing to you. What do you need for what job? How do you use the fixings and where. This article gives you a breakdown of what DIY tools […]
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